Latest earthquakes near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it will show up within minutes.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2021. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 73 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria occurred on Nov 3, 2021 07:27 local time (Atlantic/Canary timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) west-northwest of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Nearest earthquakes from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
When was the last earthquake in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the night of May 20, 2024 at 04:40 local time (Atlantic/Canary). The center of this earthquake was located 247km west-northwest of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the morning of November 3, 2021 at 07:27 local time (Atlantic/Canary). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west-northwest of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at a depth of 40km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
